CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-03-24 · 05142
Hazards
An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
05142
Date
2005-03-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $250 and $300.
Importer(s)
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled KitchenAid® ProLine® countertop toasters are painted die-cast metal or stainless steel and come in 2-slice or 4-slice models. The model and serial numbers, which are on labels affixed to the bottom of the toasters, include: 2 - Slice Models KPTT780PM KPTT780ER KPTT780BU KPTT780TG 4 - Slice Models KPTT890PM KPTT890ER KPTT890BU KPTT890TG Serial Numbers of the recalled products begin with the letters "WTP…" or "WTR…"